Power Ethernet Launch 'PE Socket' HomePlug

[Deleted member 77746]

Posted 10 February 2012 by Simon Fabrizio, Views (413)
British technology start-up, Power Ethernet, has launched the ‘PE Socket’, the first product to integrate Powerline networking technology directly into an electrical socket so that it can be installed by electricians.

Based on the HomePlug AV standard for Powerline networking, Power Ethernet’s all-in-one PE Socket combines four Ethernet network ports, a fully-managed network switch and a filtered power socket. It fits into a British Standard 35mm deep double gang metal back box and takes advantage of a building’s existing electrical wiring to create a high-speed and secure data network for connecting computers, Voice over IP phones, multimedia set-top boxes, Internet-connected TVs and other IP enabled devices. The PE Sockets have been designed to enable electricians to start specifying and installing data networks in both commercial and residential buildings without the need for additional specialist cabling or networking knowledge.

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[SoundsGood]

Where can I buy one?

 

[Deleted member 77746]

I am investigation this myself. I am unsure if they are selling at the moment but it's a treat of what is to come.

 

[robjf]

Theyre for sale already. £144 each. I was discussing this concept with a colleague about a year ago as we thought it was a great idea!

 

[~Divine~Wind~]

Great idea, very expensive however :/

 

[Deleted member 77746]

@144 they are too expensive at the moment.

 

[Tomsk]

Only 200Mbps.
A pair of conventional 500Mbps Homeplugs costs less and doesn't require an electrician for installation.

 

[PistolPete]

Only 200Mbps.
A pair of conventional 500Mbps Homeplugs costs less and doesn't require an electrician for installation.

Why do they need an electrician to be installed??

 

[PhillyDee]

Would be better is they also came in keystone flavour!

 

[cheechm]

Too expensive for what it is at the moment. Has the possibility of becoming the norm soon though.